Get Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool

The Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool (PERT) is an essential resource for assessing potential symptoms of preeclampsia. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help users navigate the process of filling out the form online confidently.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool and open it for completion.
2. Review the awareness section at the top of the form. Indicate the user's current state of awareness, choosing from alert/oriented, agitated/confused, drowsy, or unresponsive.
3. Proceed to the headache section. Select the appropriate option based on the user's experience: none, mild headache with nausea or vomiting, or an unrelieved headache.
4. Assess vision changes. Choose from none, blurred or impaired vision, or temporary blindness or blind spots.
5. Fill in the systolic blood pressure field with measurements in mm Hg; options include ranges of normal, worrisome, and severe.
6. Input the diastolic blood pressure, following the same graduated ranges as the systolic reading.
7. Record the heart rate (HR) within the designated ranges. Ensure accuracy in selecting normal, worrisome, or severe parameters.
8. Complete the respiration and shortness of breath (SOB) assessments by marking their status as none, present, or indicating measurement ranges.
9. Evaluate the user's oxygen saturation percentage, selecting from normal to severe assessments as outlined within the tool.
10. Document urine output by selecting the appropriate volume per hour and noting any proteinuria as per the outlined categories.
11. Finally, review any other relevant assessments, including pain levels, fetal signs, platelets, AST/ALT, creatinine, and magnesium sulfate toxicity.
12. Once all information has been accurately entered, proceed to save your changes. You can then opt to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Begin filling out the Preeclampsia Early Recognition Tool online to ensure timely care.